Cryptic pit viper
Trimeresurus cryptographicus
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
55 – 80 cm
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes localised pain & swelling. Medically significant — seek treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Humid lowland and hill tropical forest, 0 – 700 m. Southern Thailand peninsula. Cryptic colouration allows close approach by prey.
Wild Diet
Lizards, frogs & small mammals. Highly cryptic — coils motionlessly in vegetation.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
70 – 85 %. Daily misting.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or frogs. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Dense foliage decor recommended.
Temperament
Defensive. Cryptic by nature — rarely seen even in an enclosure. Multiple hides required.
Distribution in Thailand